The Ryder Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious and historical sporting events. Now, thanks to our infographic, you can explore every major record of the tournament since it began in 1927. The infographic, which features exclusive insights from three-time Ryder Cup captain and Golf Care ambassador Bernard Gallacher, covers everything from performance statistics…
INTERVIEWER Your first experience of captaincy was the infamous “War on the Shore” at Kiawah Island in 1991. What do you remember of the antics from the Americans and how did you try and keep your players focused amidst all the furore and drama? BERNARD GALLACHER My recollections of this are quite vivid. I…
INTERVIEWER In 1969, you became the youngest man to represent Great Britain in the Ryder Cup at the time. How did this accolade make you feel – did you feel a sense of added pressure or did it spur you on? BERNARD GALLACHER I felt an enormous sense of pride, but at the same…
INTERVIEWER You told us that the Americans wouldn’t want to face Europe with Francesco Molinari in their team. Has his Open victory come at just the right time? BERNARD GALLACHER I think Molinari has always been a very good player with lots of potential and a good strike, but there always seemed to be…
Wedges are often referred to as the “scoring clubs” and there’s good reason for that. You may be able to drive the ball into “Position A”, well down the fairway. You may be a great putter, able to hole more than your fair share of mid-range putts. However, if you can’t consistently get from…
If you sometimes wonder what on earth people are prattling on about as they stride the fairways, here’s a selection of golf slang that might help you out. In no particular order: Ferrule – This is the small ring of plastic that circles the shaft of the golf club where it enters the…
